"As I've gotten older, since I had my stroke, I have become more reflective of my past. I don't know if this would be very interesting to anyone but I'd like to air my thoughts and feelings to whomever might be interested.
I'll begin with one of my favorite memories. In 1963 my little brother, Jimmy was born and when my mother brought him home from the hospital, I was the first sibling to see and hold him. A few years later I found out that he was left handed like I am. Because of that initial bonding I always felt really close to him."
Wonky
As you noticed above Wayne wants to start his own blog so I'm going to set one up for him tonight and he wants to put a little on it every day. I hope that you will all be supportive or he'll probably quit. His attention span isn't too long so they will probably be short entries every day. We've been trying to get him to reminisce about his past and this is the first time that he has decided to do it. Hope you'll all join Wonky's Blog so you can ask questions and interact with him.
Love,
Kathy
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100 comments:
Hi Kathy
Aww bless him, yes we will help all we can, and hope you and Wayne are both well ?
julie xx
I will certainly read it and support his efforts. Let us know where we can find his blog.
I for one will be very happy to read Wayne's thoughts and memories!!! :)
This is going to be fun! I'm looking forward to reading all Wayne has to say.
I love it, keep writing Wayne.
I love it, keep writing Wayne. Hope you are feeling better. Thanks for all of the great memories.
Jill
Hi Kathy,
Love it when you keep us abreast of everything and now we will be doubly blessed because we can hear from Wayne as well. It's great that he wants to do this and I hope it helps him in his healing process. Very, very glad to know he's doing better. Prayers to all of you. I think the last show he did was in Burlington, IA before Christmas, is that right? I have a good picture of him that night and I will try to get it posted for you. Love to you both.
Well done Wayne.....like your family, all your friends out there are very proud of you.
Shame you couldnt make the UK tour; I'm in Toronto, Canada now, is there any chance of you making a visit with your brothers before too long.
Sue :) x
Wayne,
I look forward to reading the memories you are willing to share :)
I met you at a concert your family did in Alberta Canada in 1979. My Dad interviewed Elder Dunn (he and my Dad were friends), he called you over to talk to my Dad. You were sweet and wonderful to me. You made me feel comfortable and asked me quests I could answer the questions my Dad was asking you---I knew most of the answers ;). Since then I have held a special place in my heart for you :)
Thank you for sharing the experiences in your life.
Love to you,
Kathy
Thankyou Wayne. I look forward to your Blog. I hope you are getting better. Missed you on the tour but as long as you continue to improve and are with your family, thats all that matters xx
I'd love to read it.
I enjoyed reading your blog. It made me think of my baby brother! There is just something special about those baby brothers, huh? God Bless you and your family!
I look forward to reading them. My little sister is left handed and we always had to sit next to each other so we were always bumping into each other...and getting told to behave
I'd love to read it.
Wayne, we would love to hear bits and pieces about your life! So blog away and a tid bit here, our grandaughter may also be a lefty, that would be a first in this family, but right now seeing as she is only 2, she uses both and draws on everything! So, who knows right? Love, Julie
I am beyond thrilled Wayne that you are going to start this blog. You are my hero and you have inspired me with your faith, fortitude, and cheer. Thanks!
Interesting that you have felt very close to Jimmy.
How fun for us!!! Welcome to blogland Wonk!!!
I look forward to reading Wayne's blog - will you share the link to it on Facebook?
Oh My Dearest Kathy - need you ever doubt that Wonky will not get attention on his blog!!! There are never enough Osmonds to keep our blogging eyes open!!! I love reading Amy's and Brandon and Shelby's, and Don and Jessi's, etc. It is great that Wayne is feeling better - he has a lot of prayer warriors out there supporting him on! And remember he is not getting older just because of the stroke - he will be getting better!! Cos he always has been ONE OF THE BEST!!!! We love you Wayne - Can't wait to get the new address and get connected - Let me be the first to read and comment!! Sometimes the hardest twists and turns we have in this life are there just to bring forth the events and memories that the Lord wants us to put first... though this time in Wayne's life is one of adjustment, it is also still one of learning and growing and that hard time was there to make him stronger and it is strength that keeps all the bad stuff away and brings us positive results in medical testing and everyday tests!!! Glad he has beat the big, bad obstacles once again and that he is here for us! Keep on Blogging Wayne - you have all of us here to love you!! And that is because you have such a good nurse, lover and wife! What a beautiful family for all of us to love and adore - Blessings upon you all!
How wonderful! Wayne was / is my fav "Osmond" and it is always nice to look back and talk out your feelings. Thanks for including us in Blog world. Wonky can write what and how long he wants - we are all looking forward to it. And please add some of your jokes, we all need a daily laugh and/or smile.
You bet I will follow. I hope he is doing ok, really concerned for him. I have heard that story before, about his being the first to hold Jimmy, such a sweet, amazing story. Wasn't he born in '63 though? I hope he is on the mend every day - and Kathy, you are an amazing support for him. I follow both your blogs - you two are so incredible!!! Thanks for including us, the fans!!
You bet I will follow. I hope he is doing ok, really concerned for him. I have heard that story before, about his being the first to hold Jimmy, such a sweet, amazing story. Wasn't he born in '63 though? I hope he is on the mend every day - and Kathy, you are an amazing support for him. I follow both your blogs - you two are so incredible!!! Thanks for including us, the fans!!
Wayne,
I met you many years ago!!!!! You and the family were in Alberta Canada in 1979 with Elder Paul H. Dunn for 2 concerts and a regional fireside. Between concerts my Dad (a reporter and friends with Elder Dunn) was interviewing Elder Dunn, when you walked by and Elder Dunn asked you to join in the interview. You graciously sat down. As my Dad interviewed you, you asked me if I knew the answer---I knew most :) After my Dad interviewed you, you spent about 10 minutes talking to me. I was in heaven :)
Since then you have always held a special place in my heart :)
I look forward to reading the memories you are willing to share.
Love to you and your family.
Kathy
How great! We out in blog world, look forward to his posts. We do not care how long - just hearing his thoughts and memories will be a pleasure. Hope he adds his jokes and as you know, we all need a laugh and/or smile each day!
I am looking forward to reading his blog. I will be an avid supporter and follower! :)
Looking forward to seeing Wayne's messages. Love to you both,
Susan xxx
I am so glad to see that Wayne is doing this! I look forward to reading more. Thank you for sharing with us, Wayne! :)
Dear Wayne: I can't imagine a single one of us who feels like we grew up with you who would not be interested in your thoughts and reflections. We know your life from the outside looking in. We have grown to love you and are deeply interested in you from the inside looking out. What a privilege we have to read your writings as often as you want and need to submit them. Thank you for your kindness to us and may it be therapeutic and fun for you! Many hugs, Pat Barge
I am so glad to see Wayne doing this! I look forward to reading more from him. Thank you for sharing with us, Wayne! :)
Wonderful!!!!!!!! Can't wait!!!! Where do I sign up? :)
Love the idea.... will most certainly support it everyday...I would really enjoy hearing his memories.... looking forward to tomorrow.
I am so glad to see Wayne doing this! I look forward to reading more from him. Thank you for sharing with us, Wayne! :)
Wonderful!!!!! Where do I sign up????? :)
Thanks so much for sharing your memory of when Jimmy was born. I love to share family memories with my own daughter... trying to start a tradition!
Looking forward to this.. I will gladly support this.
I love the idea of Wayne's blog cant't wait to read some of his memories and thoughts.
Love it.. looking forward to reading them everyday.
Hi Wonky. What a nice little blog. :)
Sorry to hear you had a stroke. My father suffered from a stroke a few years ago therefore I know
how difficult it must have been for you and your family.
I love your favourite memory re you brother Jimmy. It must have been great being the first sibling
to see and hold your baby brother. In fact I am the eldest of four siblings. I remember my
Mother coming home from the hospital with my baby sister. I was almost 5yrs old at the time.
After the initial excitement of seeing and holding my new baby sister I began to feel a little
resentment towards her. All of a sudden this new baby who did absolutely nothing but poop, cry and wake me up in the middle of the night seemed to be getting all of the attention from both of my parents. It was hard to for an almost 5yr old to cope with at the time. :)
Those feelings soon passed and it became almost a pleasurable experience to the one I felt earlier. Having a little sister became fun. It was great having someone to share and play with it.
It's funny how you should mention the fact Jimmy is left handed. Both my sister and brother are
left handed also. My littlest sister and I are both right handed. :)
Sometimes it is great reminiscing about the small and joyful times of the past.
I'd love to hear more. Thank you for sharing. :)
Frances (SmileyRose) Napper xxxx
Will definitely support Wonky's Blog, Kathy! I really look forward to hearing what Wayne has to share! Blog away, my friend... we're here to listen! Love you both!
Wendy S.
(Canada) <3
Looking forward to this. I think we will enjoy it more than he will. This gives us a chance to give back after all his years of entertaining us.
I think it's a great idea.
Sandy (GA.)
What a blessing both of your blogs will be to your grandchildren one day. Looking forward to your posts, Wayne
Looking forward to reading it :)
Keep it coming Wayne. Cindy
Wayne, I am so thrilled that you are doing this. Thank you and you are my hero.
YAY!!! Wayne - you'll find how much fun it will be to blog. Sharing memories will make you smile and us too! So, so happy you've decided to try it out!!! Love ya my friend...
Hi Wayne.
I am so excited that you are going to be doing this. Thank you and I just wanted you to know that you are my hero because of your courage, faith and cheer.
YEA! Love to hear what Wayne's thinking about and it's always a pleasure to hear from you too, Kathy! God bless you and all the Osmonds! :)
Sure miss playing Scrabble with you Wayne! Do you play Words With Friends? Hit me up for a game anytime on Facebook! :)
Lots of love, Anna-ree
absolutely would love to hear Wayne's thoughts!!!Looking forward to it!
I am so happy that you will be blogging for us, Wayne. I loved reading the first one - how sweet that you bonded with Jimmy that way. I am really looking forward to reading more. Thanks so much for sharing your memories with us. :)
Enjoyed reading about your memory. I am 60 and have a sister that is 72, we are quite close, bonded early too. Family sustains us. So glad to see you are better. God Bless!
Janice Withrow
HI Wayne.....goot to see you back in circulaiton......I htink of you very often and pray for you daily. I have been getting qute a chrge out of the adventures of Wayne Bear and his travels to watch yor brothers in concert!!!!! My siste sent me an orange T Shirt for Spring/Easter.....I <3 ir when I wear it I think of you.....I will alllways remember the day you had your stroke.....it was the day my precious mother was called back to Heavenly Father I am anxious to have her sealed tomy dad in January FAMILIES ARE FOREVER
HI WAYNE!!!!!!!!!!! great to see you back incirculaiton.......I hae been praing for you and have been enjoying the adventures and antics of "wayne bear" as he followed your brothers on tour. My sister bough me an orange T SHIRT for Easter and it is my Wayne shrt.....I love it. You had your stroke on the same day my precious mother was called to Heavenly Fathers arms.....in January I will have mom and dads temple work done and they will be sealed together.....FAMILIES AE FOREVER
Looking forward to hearing more from Wayne!
Thanks for sharing that, Wayne!! I don't remember. when I first met my brothers, as we're so close in age. I do remember when they started teasing me, though!! Good times!! HUgs! Sue Rylko
Yeaaa Wayne!!! I can hardly wait to start reading it!!!
What a wonderful sweet story Wayne! I look forward to reading your blog. Love you Wayno!! <3
NancyJ in Ohio
HI WAYNE!!!!!!!!!!! great to see you back incirculaiton.......I hae been praing for you and have been enjoying the adventures and antics of "wayne bear" as he followed your brothers on tour. My sister bough me an orange T SHIRT for Easter and it is my Wayne shrt.....I love it. You had your stroke on the same day my precious mother passed away....In january I will have their temple work done and mom and dad will be sealed FAMILIES AE FOREVER
Wonderful!!!! Look forward to hearing from you!!! All the best!! Take care :) Luv you guys!!
nHI WAYNE!!!!!!!!!!! great to see you back incirculaiton.......I hae been praing for you and have been enjoying the adventures and antics of "wayne bear" as he followed your brothers on tour. My sister bough me an orange T SHIRT for Easter and it is my Wayne shrt.....I love it. You had your stroke on the same day my mom died
That is great - looking forward to seeing his blog !
Thanks for sharing your special memory Wayne! Great to hear from you!
Kathy you are such a wonderful supportive wife as we all should to our own husbands.I am happy Wayne will be doing a blog.I have always loved the Osmond Brothers so I will be very supportive to him!!! God Bless you both.
Lou Ellen
Milton FL
I'm so excited, Wayne and Kathy! I'd love to hear your thoughts and stories!!
I am looking forward to hearing/reading those wise words of yours Wayne. The music and humour you have is a gift and we love you and Kathy for your Spirits as well. Wonderful Idea.
We will look forward to it Kathy. We love Wayne very much and will be happy to hear from him.
I would definitely read Wayne's blog. Its going to be interesting. I know a lot of people will read Wayne's blog.
I thought Jimmy was born in 1963? I don't think he's ready to hit 50 just yet. LOL
Hi Wonky and Kathy,
I love reading blogs and the thoughts of others. I would be happy to be involved and get more acquainted. Memories are fun to share and read. Reflecting is so comforting.
Hugs,
Donna in Calgary, Canada
Hi Wayne, it is very good to see that you are communicating with your fans and friends again. May you continue to get better every day as the Lord blesses you with good health again! Love and Hugs!!! ((((HUGS))) :)
That would be great to read, and great for you children and grandchildren to have too for even future generations.
I always love listening to stories my Dad tells us about their childhood - some I've heard so many times I know them by heart but they are always fun to hear- and I always say I need to write them down for future generations to know.
Love to hear from Wayne! I believe we are all at an age to enjoy strolls down memory lane, and Wayne's Lane has to be a wonderful place to stroll!
Oh. I forgot to add. Lefties rule!!! I'm left handed too, Wayne.
Wonderful idea! Will look forward to Wayne's posts. What a nice way to stay in touch. :) I was just thinking the other day how much Wayne is missed. I'm glad he is doing better and we never forgot our dear Wayne. And we don't forget you either, Kathy. It was nice having you on the Brothers trips over the last couple of years.
How do I join his blog?
How do I join his blog?
I would have loved to have more siblings. I only had 2. I will enjoy reading your blog as I have enjoyed your sense of humor for many years!
Excited for Wonky's blog! It inspires me to get back to my own 2 blogs for my two missionaries (one in Sacramento California speaking Laotian and Thai, and another in Guatemala City)!
Leanne
Dear Kathy,
I would love to join Wonky's (Wayne's) Blog, to surport him and interact with him, cause I have to say that's the best thing for him to do since he's not on stage with his brothers and for being his fan for 8 years and his friend here on face book for 3 years is the best thing that ever happend to me, cause I have not met Wayne or his siblings before or gone to any of their concerts and for being friends with them here on facebook is kinda like I met them and know them for along time, but I haven't met them and my wish is to meet them someday and go to one of their concerts. Wayne, you're the bestest friend along with your siblings that I ever had and I thank you for being my friend. Keep on getting better and I'll keep in tuch with you on your blog.
Love your fan/friend,
Clarissa Hulm from Bismarck,ND <3
I would so love to follow Wonky's blog. Although no one leaves comments on my blog, so I am not sure if anyone is following. What I like is I can go back and see things I didn't think I'd forget,but did. So you go Wayne...
I would totally follow Wayne's blog. Starting small is great, you don't have to say much and for me I can look back a year or so and think things that I won't forget I did....
Dear Kathy,
I would love to join Wonky's (Wayne's) blog, to surport him and interact with him, cause that will be the best thing for him to interact with his fans and his brothers if they do join his blog; cause, knowing Wayne as his friend here on facebook for 3 years and being his fan along with his siblings for 8 years, I know that he misses being on stage and being around his fans. I never got to meet Wayne or his siblings before or gone to any of their canocerts, but my dream is to meet them someday and go to one of their concerts. Wayne, I want you to keep on getting better, cause we your fans miss you and we'll keep in tuch with you, by surporting you, by joining your blog and interact with you, always.
Love your fan/friend,
Clarissa Hulm, from Bismarck,ND <3
What an awesome idea!! Can't wait to read more :o)
Of course I will join Wonky's Blog! Glad you are doing this, Wayne.
Please consider writing, Wayne. We'd love to read your thoughts and unique insights on your life and career.
I don't know if you realize how many lives you have touched and how much we all love you.
great blog wonky,jimmy was born in 1963,love dipi xx
Pssst..Wayne..it was 1963 ! ;)
Thank you Wayne. You have blessed me for so many years with your music, your smile and a couple of your jokes.
May God bless you and I will be checking daily your wonderful new blog.
Debbie
re waynes blog,his blog does not the Anonymous option which mean that we will not be able to comment anonymously on his blog,thanks,love dipi xx
Thanks Kathy!
Can't wait to read all Wonky's stories and memories! xx
It's gonna be GREAT to read some of WayneO's memories and read his blog! SOOO EXCITED about this!! You GO, WayneO!!! Always sending love and prayers from Chicago!!!
(((HUGS))),
:) Gina
Hi Kathy, I have just signed up to Wayne's blog, loved the story of him thinking his real name was Wonky Donkey. Remembering things is a great way of keeping the mind active, hope he keeps the blog up longer than he was learning to type (lol).
Hi Wayne, love to see you writing, i shall certainly read it, i have been a fan of your since way back love you lots
Wayne good to hear from you on blog, now i need to learn how to work this as well. Just managed facebook lol Missed you on the tour. Had the pleasure of meeting you in Branson in 2004 and again at Wembley onthe 50th tour. Stay well
hugs Barbara
xxx
Sorry that Wayne got the year of Jimmy's birth wrong. He didn't look it up but just guessed. Whoops! I changed it to 1963. Thank you!
Wayne,
It is okay you had Jimmy's birth year wrong. We all make mistakes, plus if I had a family as large as you have,(which is wonderful) I would probably forget when I was born.
So happy you are getting better and started a blog, I love Kathy's too.
I met your lovely wife last August in Pigeon Forge, met you, Jimmy and Jay too. I am certain you meet a large number of people and there is no way you can remember all of them.
Got to see Merrill, Jay and Jimmy two nights in Vegas in Feb. It was great but missed you being there.
You take care and be careful when you are walking around.
My sister had a stroke last May. She fell backwards in the bathroom approx. 3 weeks ago and broke her coccyx. She is better now. I am writing this so you will be very careful.
God Bless and continue with the BLOG.
Just joined Wonky Donkey..... Looking forward to Wayne reminissing and putting a smile on all our faces with his crazy and funny tales. Perfect way to start the day. Keep well xxxxx
Wonderful, I shall look forward to reading them xxx
Hey Wayne, it's about time. We've all been wanting to hear from you glad you decided to join the blogging scene.
My youngest son is a leftie too, as is my husband. Jake didn't want to use his left hand at first because he spent most of his time with me and I'm right handed. He could do things with both hands but when it came to writing he always tried to use his right hand. He could write right handed but it was awkward for him. Finally I told him to just use his left hand, I had to force the issue - and he has been left handed ever since.
That great there another blog...As some one said, its great to hear his thoughts and memories.
Sorry I haven't been on so often, Kathy..been lots of going on here.
Give my love to Wayne for me...Have a GREAT weekend. Love you guys
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